Julia M. Gordon

Julia Gordon is a Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) and seasoned design professional with nearly 30 years of experience in architectural lighting. 

Known for her creative vision and ability to craft compelling visual experiences, Julia’s work spans a wide variety of project types including airports, casinos, retail, financial institutions, churches, theatres, residential developments, malls, and exterior environments.

She joined Schuler Shook’s Minneapolis office in 1997, where she spent two decades contributing to award-winning projects and building a reputation for excellence in design and project management.

After broadening her perspective in the lighting representative agency field and later serving as a Senior Lighting Designer at an architectural lighting firm in Seattle, Julia returned to Schuler Shook to continue her focus on architectural lighting design.

Her work has been honored with numerous AIA, IALD, and IES awards on both national and local levels. An active member of several professional organizations, Julia is committed to advancing the field of lighting design and mentoring emerging designers.